Comprehensive

Sequence Scramble

Sequence Scramble

Write a story piece-by piece by writing 2 sentences in each rectangular frame. Then, cut out along the dotted lines and scramble your story up. Have parent, sibling, or friend un-scramble your story and try to sequence it in order. Flip places and have someone write a...

Non-Fiction Text Features UKnow

Non-Fiction Text Features UKnow

Practice identifying non-fiction text features by playing the Non-Fiction Text Features U-Know card game in a group of 3-5. Play by the same rules you would play UNO. Learning Benchmarks: Post-Primary: The child understands and interprets the meanings and structures...

Heads Up Adjectives Adverbs Edition

Heads Up Adjectives Adverbs Edition

Adjectives are words that describe nouns. Adverbs are words that are used to describe action verbs. Practice identifying noun/ adjective and verb/ adverb relationships by playing “Heads Up” Adjectives & Adverbs Edition. Learning Benchmarks: Post-Primary: The child...

Folktale Checklist

Folktale Checklist

Determine if a story or text is a folktale by using this Folktale Checklist. Learning Benchmarks: Comprehensive: The child becomes acquainted with types of folk tales and fables relevant to them and their descendants in modern-day culture. *Note: WonderHere Learning...

Story Mountain Poster

Story Mountain Poster

Read the definitions below of the terms that are used. After reading Shin-chi’s Canoe by Nicola I. Campbell, complete the graphic organizer poster. Definitions: Exposition- the beginning of the story where the characters and setting are first introduced Rising action-...

My Pocket Dictionary

My Pocket Dictionary

Personal dictionaries are a way for your child to become a collector of words. Under every letter of the alphabet there is space to write. The child can write words they already know – like his name, Daddy, Mom, etc. They can also write words as they hear them....

Look at a Character

Look at a Character

Folktales oftentimes have characters with strong traits. After reading a folktale of your choice, complete the character profile. Draw a picture of the character in the middle, and use adjectives to describe how they look and act on either side. Practice this two...

Understanding Poetry Using Pictures

Understanding Poetry Using Pictures

Step 1: Select one poem from The Earth under Sky Bear’s Feet: Native American Poems of the Land by Joseph Bruchac. The poem should be at least 6 lines and have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Step 2: Read the poem aloud and think of images that come to mind as you...

Signal Word Sentences

Signal Word Sentences

First, choose one signal word card. Thinking of that word, choose two picture cards that can be used. Create a sentence for the collection of cards, orally to a partner or written. Learning Benchmarks: Post-Primary: The child learns to identify clauses, main clauses,...